Seasonal Asparagus at its best

I have always loved fresh asparagus so this is a good time of the year for me to enjoy the very best of British Asparagus. When the produce is this good, I believe that it needs to be treated with respect and prepared and cooked to be able to enjoy it at its best. At…

Giving carrots a chance to shine

I am sure that I am not alone in sometimes getting stuck thinking about what to cook for the next meal. Cooking at home every day for over 2 months is quite a novelty. Normally I would eat out at least once a week, midweek lunches would be at work or on the hoof and…

We all need a little help in the kitchen

Whilst I am not a fan of ready meals, there is a place in my kitchen for some ready-made items which sit in my list of store cupboard staples to help me out when I’m short of time or don’t want to make a last-minute dash to the shops. i recently had a few friends over…

Dim Sum Dining

It’s not just for breakfast

Sweet memories of Hanoi

In July 1997 I moved to Hanoi, Vietnam. After having lived in Hong Kong for almost 4 years, I was ready to head home to London, but this amazing opportunity came up to head to Hanoi and be part of a small expatriate team who would open The Press Club – a French joint venture…

Chinese Barbecue pork

A Chinatown and Dim sum favourite, adapted to work for today’s household and kitchen.

Kota Kinabalu..a feast for the senses

A combination of natural beauty and the traditional heritage of Borneo.